Thematic Curriculum 2010 – Mystery and Discovery


Term 1
First 5 wks

Term ½
Wk 6 onwards

Term 2/3
Term 3/4

Catchy Title

Brain Detectives
Myth Busters


Big Idea

Building a Positive Classroom/relationships/ learning environment
Prove It
We are the World
Express Yourself

Big Understanding


I can think critically, ask questions and find out what is true through scientific investigation.
If I am tolerant, respectful and get along with others, the world is a better place to live in.
I can express my thoughts feeling and ideas in a variety of ways.
Curriculum Areas
Health, Social Sciences
Science

Social Sciences, Health
The Arts
Focus Question for immersion




Possible Issues that affect our children/community/global




Suggested topics
Rules, Laws and Me (set up class rules and routines)
CIA – Getting along together
CIA- Establishing a positive classroom
Friendly kids, Friendly classrooms
Kia Kaha – Rights and Responsibilities (setting up a class charter
Learning to Learn
Brain Gym
Circle Time – getting to know each other
Building a team spirit – EOTC challenges
Healthy Living
Food snacks/lunches
Daily Fitness
Circle Time
Freeville Fundamentals
Mahi Pai
Microscopic world
Human Body
Metamorphosis
Photosynthesis
Pulleys
Chemical reactions - vinegar and baking soda
What constitutes evidence?
How do scientists prove something is true?
What is there left to prove?
How is sound transmitted?
What is colour?
How do I make that colour?
How do magnets work?
Why don’t people on the other side of the earth fall off?
Seeds
How does a motor work?
What is electricity?
Puberty
The mystery of growing
Why do we sweat?
Why do we sneeze?
Why do we get sick?
How long can you live without food?
Shadows
Should I be scared of that?
How can I become a detective?

What happens if you eat the wrong sorts of food?
Different groups in society – the elderly, people with disabilities.
Customs and traditions
Celebrations
Different Cultural practices and values
How places influence people and people influence places.
Aboriginal – dreamtime.
Art of different cultures
Rights of passage
How people understand mime?
Different perceptions of Art
Rainbow fish
Fantasy and mystery - houses and pixies, dragons, aliens, witches, fairies
Arts Integration
Self portaits – painting, sketching
Silhouettes – black paper
Class mural (3D)



Maori Integration
Greetings – Te Reo
Mihi



Possible
Celebrations

N/A



So What? What now?
Possible Social Action

N/A
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Known Events




Literacy Styles




Key Resources